Le Poux circuit (no. 1)

Description

Running above the municipality of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, this circuit offers a tranquil, simple walk along easy, accessible paths. This mountain bike route invites you on a discovery of one of the key climbing sites in the Pays des Écrins, called the Rocher Baron. You will then pass through two small hamlets in the municipality of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, both built around their alpine pasture chapel. Both villages stand on the banks of the mountain stream which has shaped the Saint-Sébastien valley. The circuit ends with a descent through a conifer forest overlooking the municipality. As you leave the car park of the mayor's office ("Mairie") in Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, turn left. - After crossing the Saint-Sébastien mountain stream, head right towards the Rocher Baron, a drivable track all the way - When you reach the plateau of the Rocher Baron, head right - At Le Clot de la Rama, carry on along the drivable track towards Le Pas du Rif - Cross the footbridge over the Saint-Sébastien mountain stream, heading towards Le Poux - Approximately 500 metres after the footbridge, turn right off the track and follow the path running downhill - 200 metres after the water catchment, leave the track and turn right towards the municipality of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières and your starting point

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, by Parc national des Écrins.

Before you go

• Rescue services contact details: Secours Montagne(Mountain Rescue): +33 (0)4 92 22 22 22 or 112
• Take your litter home
• Do not take shortcuts across pastureland

Getting there

Start: Mairie de Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/965955-VTT-N01---Circuit-du-Poux). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 492 m, Parc national des Écrins